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Chapter 133: Ready to Act
🕑 Added 2024-12-25 17:59:06 +0000 UTCAfter hearing these words, everyone present fell silent. Most of them were from prominent sects, and if an outsider dared to steal their sect's secrets, they would be mercilessly eliminated.
At this moment, Tang San spoke up: "Why is everyone so stuck on sectarian divisions? Can't we communicate with each other to promote the development of the soul master world?"
Yu Xiaogang quickly chimed in, "Everyone's knowledge should be appropriately shared to promote the development of the entire world. Just like how I published the Soul Ring Age Limit Chart and the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls."
Yang Podi smirked and looked at Tang San: "Tang San, I've watched your fights with others. That technique where your hand turns jade-like, your unusual acceleration methods, the cultivation technique that turns your eyes purple, and your Clear Sky Sect's secret Chaos Cloak Hammer Technique and Clear Sky Nine Absolutes—shouldn't these also be shared for the sake of mutual communication?"
"Since you're advocating for sharing, it can't just be about others sharing their secrets while you hide yours. Oh, and I've also heard about your weapon trade with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Shouldn't the manufacturing methods for those weapons be shared too? That would certainly benefit ordinary people."
Tang San immediately closed his mouth. Every technique Yang Podi mentioned was a secret of the Clear Sky Sect, absolutely impossible to share or make public.
However, after hearing these words, Ning Fengzhi and the others seemed intrigued. Tang San's strength, even his ability to fight across levels, relied heavily on the techniques Yang Podi mentioned. Since he needed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Distraction Control, it seemed only fair that he offer something in return.
Seeing everyone's attention focused on him, Tang San hesitated before finally stammering, "These are Clear Sky Sect's secrets. If they were to be shared, it would require the Sect Master's approval."
Yang Podi ignored Tang San's response and continued, "My Breaking Clan may be a small sect compared to the prestigious Clear Sky Sect, but we have our expertise in refining medicine, which is also our clan's closely guarded secret."
"I'm not involved in the matter of Team One, nor do I want to interfere. If you're suffering from hidden injuries caused by overtraining, I suggest you seek help from a healing-type soul master. Our medicinal baths cannot address such issues."
Yang Podi's stance was clear: there was no way he would provide medicinal bath materials for free, nor did he want any involvement with Yu Xiaogang and his group.
As for Grandpa Ye Renxin, Yang Podi had already heard from Ye Lingling that there was an outbreak in the eastern part of the Star Luo Empire. Ye Renxin had gone there to provide treatment.
Regardless of the nation, when an epidemic affected its people, Grandpa Ye Renxin would be the first to provide help. No force dared to obstruct him, not even the Heaven Dou Empire, even if he was aiding citizens of opposing factions.
Just when everyone thought the conversation was over, a voice came from outside: "Wait a moment!"
A tall man in tattered black robes stepped through the door. It was Tang Hao, whom they had previously encountered at the Speed Clan.
Tang Hao still appeared disheveled, with his unkempt beard giving him a desolate look. Yet, compared to last time, he exuded a stronger aura of dominance.
He walked in without paying attention to anyone else, his gaze fixed on Yang Podi: "Kid, are you the one coveting my Clear Sky Sect's legacy techniques?"
Yang Podi chuckled helplessly and shook his head. "I was merely providing an example. It's common knowledge that all major sects have their secret techniques. These techniques, such as the Clear Sky Sect's Clear Sky Nine Absolutes and Chaos Cloak Hammer Technique, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Dragon Transformation, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Distraction Control, are the foundation of their strength."
"The reason why these major sects have achieved their prominence is precisely because of these secrets, enabling their descendants to dominate their peers."
"My Breaking Clan has spent generations perfecting our expertise in refining medicine. It is the cornerstone of our clan's survival, and we will not share it easily."
Tang Hao remained unmoved. "What if I insist?"
Before Yang Podi could reply, his grandfather Yang Wudi clenched his fists and spoke directly, "Tang Hao, we know you're powerful. In a one-on-one fight, no one in the Breaking Clan can match you. But our clan doesn't produce cowards. If it comes to it, we'll fight to the death."
"As long as the Breaking Clan draws breath, I doubt you can bear the consequences. Your descendants and the Clear Sky Sect would also pay the price."
Tang Hao's expression darkened. "Are you threatening me?"
Yang Wudi sneered. "Tang Hao, you're the one leveraging your strength to intimidate us. Who's threatening whom here?"
"Ning Sect Master, Yu Xiaogang, one of you is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's leader, and the other is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leader's son. What exactly do you want? Are you using the strength of the Upper Three Sects to bully us?"
Ning Fengzhi immediately fell silent. Although he often claimed solidarity among the Upper Three Sects, the cost of a conflict could be severe for his sect.
The Breaking Clan was allied with the Defense Clan and had ties to Dugu Bo. If they couldn't completely eliminate them, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would suffer unprecedented losses. If Dugu Bo or even one Breaking Clan member spread poison in the sect, the consequences would be disastrous.
As for Yu Xiaogang, although he was Yu Yuanzhen's son, he had long been expelled from the family. Any rash actions could bring disaster to his clan.
Before Tang Hao could speak again, another voice came from outside: "Old Goat, why are you so angry? Whatever it is, let us old brothers handle it together."
Two figures entered the room. It was Yang Podi's grandfather, Niu Gao, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
Yang Podi relaxed when he saw them. With his grandfather and Dugu Bo here, even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would hesitate, and Tang Hao, with Tang San present, wouldn't dare act rashly.
As for Yu Xiaogang, no one took him seriously. What could a mere Spirit Grandmaster do? Not even Yu Yuanzhen would care if his son was disrespected.
Niu Gao and Dugu Bo sat on either side of Yang Wudi, casually making tea and acting as if they were just spectators. However, their tense legs indicated they were ready to spring into action at any moment.
Tang Hao said nothing further, and the room fell into silence.
It was Ning Fengzhi who finally broke the tension with a smile: "Why must things be like this? I came today merely to discuss business. Even if we cannot reach an agreement, there's no need for such hostility."
"Patriarch Yang, regarding the matter of my daughter, what do you think?"
Yang Wudi pondered briefly before replying, "I have no objections to the children's relationship, but your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is a prestigious clan. My Breaking Clan may be unworthy."
Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded. "Understood. Even if we can't establish a personal bond, business is business. The Breaking Clan's medicinal materials will remain our top choice. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
With that, Ning Fengzhi departed with Sword Douluo and Ning Rongrong, as if nothing had happened.
Tang Hao looked coldly at Yang Wudi and Niu Gao. "We were once family. Must it really come to this?"
Yang Wudi sneered. "Tang Hao, are you still dreaming? We've long severed ties with you and the Clear Sky Sect. Do you still see us as your subordinates?"
"You and your sect only wanted loyal dogs, but the Breaking Clan refuses to play that role any longer."
"Your body may fool others, but not me. I advise you not to fight anymore; you know the consequences."
Tang Hao remained silent before leaving with Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.
Shortly after they left, Yang Zhentian and Niu Jinfeng arrived, their expressions grave and ready for battle.
Dugu Bo chuckled at Yang Podi, "Little monster, they've bullied you right at your door. Aren't you going to do something about it?"
Yang Podi calmly replied, "What's there to say to a dead man? Besides, someone else will deal with Tang Hao. There's no need for us to act."
Dugu Bo's interest was piqued. "Why do you say Tang Hao is a dead man?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "If Tang Hao had stayed hidden, no one could touch him. But now, with his severe injuries and high-profile presence in Heaven Dou City, do you think Spirit Hall will let him go? After all, he killed the former Pope Qian Xunji."
"Aren't you afraid Tang Hao will retaliate against your clan?"
"What's there to fear? He's just one man. If he dares harm a single member of the Breaking Clan, I'll kill his son. And if he truly dares act, I'll infiltrate the Clear Sky Sect and poison his entire clan."
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "The Clear Sky Sect's ancestral land is said to be the most treacherous place on the continent, and there's even a chance their ancestor, Tang Chen, might appear. Not even Spirit Hall dares enter lightly. Are you that confident?"
Those around them were equally curious. What gave Yang Podi such confidence, especially since Tang Chen was considered an invincible terrestrial Douluo?
Yang Podi sneered. "Tang Chen may be strong, but now he's just a half-dead monster. Spirit Hall's stupidity allowed his reputation to persist, creating this problem."
Yang Wudi's expression grew serious. "Podi, do you know Tang Chen's current condition?"
Yang Podi glanced around at the familiar faces. "Tang Chen is trapped in the Slaughter City and has become a mindless creature. He won't ever come out again."
Yang Wudi was shocked. "The Slaughter City? How is that possible? Tang Hao also passed through there and gained the Killing God Domain. How could he not have encountered Tang Chen?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "Tang Hao must have seen him but didn't recognize him. Tang Chen's current appearance is unrecognizable. Even if you met him, you wouldn't know it was him."
Niu Gao quickly asked, "Podi, is there any chance Tang Chen can be rescued? If he comes out, we're in big trouble."
"Rest assured, Grandpa. Tang Chen will never leave that place."
Yang Podi hadn't planned to move against Tang Hao so soon, but Tang Hao's audacity to show up again made it clear action was necessary. At the very least, it was time to deal him a severe blow and stop him from troubling the Breaking Clan.
Now, it was time to find the perfect weapon to use against Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect. The question was whether they were ready to take action.
